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Co-founder of Squirrel AI
Squirrel AI co-founder Jeff Wang Feng started as an academic. He received his PhD in instructional technology from the University of Georgia in 2006. He then conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Pennsylvania from 2006–2007 and the University of Virginia from 2007–2008.Wang was Director of Distance Education at Mount Saint Mary College in New York state from 2008–2011. From 2011–2014, he was Director of John Jay Online, in the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, part of the City University of New York, In 2015, Wang returned to China and joined Squirrel AI as a co-founder. In 2016, he left Squirrel AI and founded his own adaptive learning startup, Learnta Inc, of which he is CEO.
Squirrel AI co-founder Jeff Wang Feng started as an academic. He received his PhD in instructional technology from the University of Georgia in 2006. He then conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Pennsylvania from 2006–2007 and the University of Virginia from 2007–2008.Wang was Director of Distance Education at Mount Saint Mary College in New York state from 2008–2011. From 2011–2014, he was Director of John Jay Online, in the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, part of the City University of New York, In 2015, Wang returned to China and joined Squirrel AI as a co-founder. In 2016, he left Squirrel AI and founded his own adaptive learning startup, Learnta Inc, of which he is CEO.
Co-Founder of Cicil
INSEAD graduate Edward Widjonarko holds a bachelor’s degree from Bandung Institute of Technology. As an undergraduate, he was on the Dean’s List for six consecutive semesters, and graduated cum laude in 2008 with a GPA of 3.97. Prior to studying for an MBA at INSEAD in Singapore, Edward worked as a consultant at Arghajata Consulting and then as a project manager at boutique corporate advisory firm AJCapital Advisory. At INSEAD, Edward met Cicil co-founder Leslie Lim.
INSEAD graduate Edward Widjonarko holds a bachelor’s degree from Bandung Institute of Technology. As an undergraduate, he was on the Dean’s List for six consecutive semesters, and graduated cum laude in 2008 with a GPA of 3.97. Prior to studying for an MBA at INSEAD in Singapore, Edward worked as a consultant at Arghajata Consulting and then as a project manager at boutique corporate advisory firm AJCapital Advisory. At INSEAD, Edward met Cicil co-founder Leslie Lim.
Co-founder of Arsitag
Armed with a master’s from Stanford University in 2012, Edward Harjanto worked briefly as an analyst at Morgan Stanley before joining the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as a senior associate in March 2013. He left BCG in September 2015 to co-found Arsitag, an Indonesian architect directory startup. He met Arsitag’s two co-founders while studying in California and graduated in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research.
Armed with a master’s from Stanford University in 2012, Edward Harjanto worked briefly as an analyst at Morgan Stanley before joining the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as a senior associate in March 2013. He left BCG in September 2015 to co-found Arsitag, an Indonesian architect directory startup. He met Arsitag’s two co-founders while studying in California and graduated in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research.
Co-founder of Printerous
Christian Soeseno Boenarso currently works as CMO of Chir Chir Fusion Chicken Factory, a restaurant located at Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) in Jakarta. He is also currently the owner and director of PT Suburmitra Grafistama, also known as Subur Printing Group, an online printing service which is now a business partner of Printerous. He was also a co-founder of Hype Music Asia, an event management company that organizes nightclub music events and the SHVR Ground Music Festival.
Christian Soeseno Boenarso currently works as CMO of Chir Chir Fusion Chicken Factory, a restaurant located at Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) in Jakarta. He is also currently the owner and director of PT Suburmitra Grafistama, also known as Subur Printing Group, an online printing service which is now a business partner of Printerous. He was also a co-founder of Hype Music Asia, an event management company that organizes nightclub music events and the SHVR Ground Music Festival.
Co-founder and Chief Production Officer of BlackGarlic
Olivia Wongso is a serial restaurateur and chef. As the daughter of celebrity chef William Wongso, she was exposed to the culinary arts at a young age. Armed with a mass communication degree from Curtin University, she worked in public relations in 2002 at her father’s company William Gourmet Catering. She went on to manage various restaurants and conducted cooking courses prior to joining BlackGarlic in 2015. Olivia is also a member of the International Wine Society.
Olivia Wongso is a serial restaurateur and chef. As the daughter of celebrity chef William Wongso, she was exposed to the culinary arts at a young age. Armed with a mass communication degree from Curtin University, she worked in public relations in 2002 at her father’s company William Gourmet Catering. She went on to manage various restaurants and conducted cooking courses prior to joining BlackGarlic in 2015. Olivia is also a member of the International Wine Society.
Co-founder and Head of Talent & Culture of Mambu
Portuguese national Sofia Nunes holds a bachelor’s in psychology from the Higher Institute of Applied Psychology in Lisbon and a master’s in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University. She is currently head of Talent & Culture at Mambu, a startup she co-founded, where she supports a growing team of engineers, application specialists, salespeople and marketers. In 2010, Nunes worked as a Human-Computer Interaction researcher at the Helsinki Institute for Information Technology.
Portuguese national Sofia Nunes holds a bachelor’s in psychology from the Higher Institute of Applied Psychology in Lisbon and a master’s in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University. She is currently head of Talent & Culture at Mambu, a startup she co-founded, where she supports a growing team of engineers, application specialists, salespeople and marketers. In 2010, Nunes worked as a Human-Computer Interaction researcher at the Helsinki Institute for Information Technology.
Co-founder and ex-CEO of 8villages
Mathieu Le Bras is an agronomist by training, with a master’s in Agriculture from ISA Lille, France. He has worked for major organizations such as the WTO, GE and Syngenta. In 2012, he established 8villages with Indonesian social media entrepreneur Sanny Gaddafi. Mathieu later left the startup and moved to the United Kingdom to pursue other ventures. He is currently the managing director of Maison du Pain, a London bakery with buyers from all over Europe.
Mathieu Le Bras is an agronomist by training, with a master’s in Agriculture from ISA Lille, France. He has worked for major organizations such as the WTO, GE and Syngenta. In 2012, he established 8villages with Indonesian social media entrepreneur Sanny Gaddafi. Mathieu later left the startup and moved to the United Kingdom to pursue other ventures. He is currently the managing director of Maison du Pain, a London bakery with buyers from all over Europe.
Co-founder and CTO of Influencity
Francisco Castillo, aka Paco Castillo, is the CTO and co-founder of Influencity, a platform that connects brands with worldwide influencers. He is also the CTO of Satech Solutions that he co-founded in 2012. He has extensive experience in backend development such as php, python, javascript (nodejs) as well as database management (postgreSQL, Mysql) and tech-product development. In 2010, he studied video games programming at Esat-València.
Francisco Castillo, aka Paco Castillo, is the CTO and co-founder of Influencity, a platform that connects brands with worldwide influencers. He is also the CTO of Satech Solutions that he co-founded in 2012. He has extensive experience in backend development such as php, python, javascript (nodejs) as well as database management (postgreSQL, Mysql) and tech-product development. In 2010, he studied video games programming at Esat-València.
Co-founder and CTO of Karta
Jeff Hendrata co-founded motorcycle-mounted billboard firm Karta in 2016. He started his first company, digital media agency Brit-e2, in 2012 after graduating from Universitas Bina Nusantara with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Between 2012 and 2015, Jeff acted as Brit-e's CEO, overseeing projects with major clients, including Indonesia's fourth largest bank, CIMB Niaga and consumer products group Orang Tua. He remains an advisor to Brit-e after Karta was established.
Jeff Hendrata co-founded motorcycle-mounted billboard firm Karta in 2016. He started his first company, digital media agency Brit-e2, in 2012 after graduating from Universitas Bina Nusantara with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Between 2012 and 2015, Jeff acted as Brit-e's CEO, overseeing projects with major clients, including Indonesia's fourth largest bank, CIMB Niaga and consumer products group Orang Tua. He remains an advisor to Brit-e after Karta was established.
Co-founder and COO of Andalin
Prior to establishing freight services marketplace Andalin in 2016, Saut Tambunan spent 16 years in accounting and finance functions at energy companies. After graduating with a bachelor's in Accounting from Universitas Widyatama, Indonesia in 2000, Saut joined Halliburton's Indonesian operations, eventually becoming senior accountant. In 2008, he joined Shell as a finance advisor for their lubricant supply chain and logistics divisions. Saut left Shell in 2016 to focus on Andalin, where he is currently COO.
Prior to establishing freight services marketplace Andalin in 2016, Saut Tambunan spent 16 years in accounting and finance functions at energy companies. After graduating with a bachelor's in Accounting from Universitas Widyatama, Indonesia in 2000, Saut joined Halliburton's Indonesian operations, eventually becoming senior accountant. In 2008, he joined Shell as a finance advisor for their lubricant supply chain and logistics divisions. Saut left Shell in 2016 to focus on Andalin, where he is currently COO.
Co-founder of Warung Pintar
Harya Putra is the co-founder of MUVE, a community of Muslim travelers, which he established while still in university. After graduating in 2016, he joined East Ventures' coworking space, EV Hive, as an expansion and partnership executive. In 2017, Harya co-founded the East Venture-supported retail startup Warung Pintar, where he is currently its COO. He holds a bachelor's degree in Information Systems and Technology from Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia.
Harya Putra is the co-founder of MUVE, a community of Muslim travelers, which he established while still in university. After graduating in 2016, he joined East Ventures' coworking space, EV Hive, as an expansion and partnership executive. In 2017, Harya co-founded the East Venture-supported retail startup Warung Pintar, where he is currently its COO. He holds a bachelor's degree in Information Systems and Technology from Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia.
Founder and CEO of AltStory
Gary Kun (Kun Peng) received a bachelor's degree in Finance from Hong Kong Baptist University School of Business in 2014 and a master's degree in Financial Management from Johns Hopkins University in 2015. He founded BOUNDLESSX in May 2016 to produce short VR films and three of them were screened at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. He founded AltStory in October 2017.
Gary Kun (Kun Peng) received a bachelor's degree in Finance from Hong Kong Baptist University School of Business in 2014 and a master's degree in Financial Management from Johns Hopkins University in 2015. He founded BOUNDLESSX in May 2016 to produce short VR films and three of them were screened at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. He founded AltStory in October 2017.
Co-founder of Zaihui
Zhu received his LLB from the University of International Business and Economics in 2008 and a Master of the Science of Law from Stanford Law School in 2011. From 2011 to 2015, he worked as an associate at K&L Gates. He was among the lead lawyers on several M&A cases, including the acquisition of NuoMi by Baidu. Zhu left K&L Gates to co-found Zaihui in 2015.
Zhu received his LLB from the University of International Business and Economics in 2008 and a Master of the Science of Law from Stanford Law School in 2011. From 2011 to 2015, he worked as an associate at K&L Gates. He was among the lead lawyers on several M&A cases, including the acquisition of NuoMi by Baidu. Zhu left K&L Gates to co-found Zaihui in 2015.
CTO and co-founder of Tutellus.io
Javier Ortiz Conega is a computer engineer with eight years' experience as an IT consultant. He has worked for Apple and Telefónica in a number of R&D projects. He developed, from scratch, the P2P edtech platform, Tutellus.com, a startup he co-founded with Miguel Caballero in 2013. In 2017, the two of them launched Tutellus.io, an ambitious project to tokenize the education system through a blockchain-powered and incentive-based model.
Javier Ortiz Conega is a computer engineer with eight years' experience as an IT consultant. He has worked for Apple and Telefónica in a number of R&D projects. He developed, from scratch, the P2P edtech platform, Tutellus.com, a startup he co-founded with Miguel Caballero in 2013. In 2017, the two of them launched Tutellus.io, an ambitious project to tokenize the education system through a blockchain-powered and incentive-based model.
Software Architect and Co-founder of Modoo
Du Jiali graduated in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Beihang University, previously known as Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics.After his graduation, he started working as software engineer at Taobao until 2011. Then he joined Tencent as a senior software development engineer until 2014 when he became the director of platform technology at Youyou Yongche.In 2015, he co-founded Modoo and became its software architect.
Du Jiali graduated in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Beihang University, previously known as Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics.After his graduation, he started working as software engineer at Taobao until 2011. Then he joined Tencent as a senior software development engineer until 2014 when he became the director of platform technology at Youyou Yongche.In 2015, he co-founded Modoo and became its software architect.
BeeHero: Agritech for bee health and better crop pollination
Combining AI, smart sensors and the world’s largest bee database, BeeHero accurately predicts disorders in colonies, helping beekeepers reduce the mortality rate of bees vital for crop pollination
AgroCenta: Providing market access and credit to African smallholder farmers
AgroCenta’s platforms empower Ghanaian subsistence farmers, especially women, boosting productivity and sales with e-payments, micro-credits and insurance, and direct connections to buyers, cutting out the intermediaries
Vence: Virtual fencing for sustainable livestock rearing
The startup uses GPS and AI algorithms to create virtual fences that work with animal collars for more efficient management of livestock and grasslands
ID Capital CEO & founder Isabelle Decitre, an early mover investing in Asian agrifood startups
An early backer of Ynsect, one of the best-funded insect protein startups to date, Decitre sees growing interest in agrifood tech startups, but notes they still need to offer exit opportunities
Future Food Asia: Covid-19 sparked dramatic shifts in agriculture in China and India
Key Chinese players from e-commerce giant Pinduoduo and and agritech VC Omnivore share their insights at last week’s agrifood conference by ID Capital
Smart Agrifood Summit 2021: A global innovation ecosystem is needed to catch up with other sectors
Investors from SVG Ventures/THRIVE, Pinduoduo and others agree that players must join forces to boost agrifood tech investment, internationally and across the value chain
Smart Agrifood Summit 2019 big winner Agri Marketplace makes fair trade easy
Winner of Best Startup and Best Innovative Agrifood Startup, Agri Marketplace presented its fast, transparent and interconnected crop trading platform at Málaga Smart Agrifood Summit 2019
Loones' cooperative e-marketplace connects farmers directly with agrifood businesses
Loones, Spain's first cooperative-based e-marketplace for bulk produce, helps traditional agricultural producers go digital
European agritech is the new global focus, as startup investments nearly doubled in 2019
Last year, European agritech surpassed China for the first time in investments received, with openings in multiple subsectors from big data to blockchain
Pula: Pioneering insurtech helps to improve Africa's food security
With Kenyan insurtech Pula’s micro-insurance products, millions of farmers no longer have to bear the full risk of losses from natural disasters and crop failures
Sophie's Bionutrients: Alternative protein from microalgae
Inspired by fish in the ocean, the startup developed microalgae-based flour that can take on unlimited forms, textures or colors to make almost any alt protein product
AgNext seeks less food loss, fairer prices for farmers with food quality analysis tech
Taking computer vision and chemical analysis to the fields for quick crop quality checks, Punjab-based AgNext eyes Asian expansion, and insurtech, fintech opportunities
iOLAND: Farm management technology created for and by farmers
Precision farming startup iOLAND provides farmers recommendations based on data collected by its IoT devices and refined by machine learning
Plant-based meat faces backlash in China despite gaining traction
An innocuous video clip sparked debate on social media over plant-based meat, with suspicion about its nutritional value, cost-effectiveness and even the motives of foreign companies
Big Idea Ventures Founder Andrew D Ive: Asia will lead cell-based meat innovation
In a wide-ranging interview, the managing general partner of the US- and Singapore-based foodtech investor also expounds on his goal to extend sustainability to the rest of the food sector, combining good returns with doing good
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